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Joking Apart by Alan Ayckbourn at The Union Theatre

5. December 2011

After the success of ‘Confusions’ (2009) and ‘Absent Friends’ (2010) here at The Union, Ben De Wynter was given some suggestions from Alan Ayckbourn for the next staging. The intimacy of The Union lends itself well to the intricacies and subtleties of Ayckbourns writing. Therefore, Joking Apart was decided upon. Written in 1978, Joking Apart [...]

The Joy of Sketch: Time Out and Pleasance’s gourmet guide to sketch comedy at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue

5. December 2011

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The Joy of Sketch: Time Out and Pleasance’s gourmet guide to sketch comedy at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue

Time Out and Pleasance present The Joy of Sketch: Everything you ever wanted to know about Sketch but were afraid to ask. The stunning line-up includes Multi Award Winning American Duo The Pajama Men, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Idiots of Ants, ‘Comedy Lab’ stars Anna & Katy, duo Will & Greg (William Andrews and ‘Fresh [...]

X Factor contestant Terry Winstanley to Join Dreamboats and Petticoats

5. December 2011

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X Factor contestant Terry Winstanley to Join Dreamboats and Petticoats

Due to its phenomenal West End success, DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS, inspired by the million + selling albums, will continue its national tour throughout 2012. The dazzling success of the first four albums in the ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at [...]

Zach Braff UK debut in All New People at the Duke of York’s Theatre

5. December 2011

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Zach Braff UK debut in All New People at the Duke of York’s Theatre

American actor Zach Braff (Scrubs and Garden State) is to make his UK stage acting debut in a new comedy, All New People. The witty play, written by Braff, will be directed by award-winning Peter Dubois. All New People will open at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 22 February 2012. Before arriving in London [...]

American Anthems: The Spectacular Rock Musical on UK TOUR with John Parr

5. December 2011

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American Anthems: The Spectacular Rock Musical on UK TOUR with John Parr

American Anthems in association with Harley-Davidson, are delighted to announce that John Parr, who had Worldwide hits with “St Elmo’s Fire” and “Naughty Naughty” will be appearing as a guest star on ALL the UK dates. American Anthems takes audiences on a journey from the East to the West Coast of the USA, searching for [...]

The Maddening Rain at Soho Theatre

5. December 2011

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Following its acclaimed transatlantic tour, Upstart and Darbourne Luff’s co-production of Nicholas Pierpan’s thrilling one-man play The Maddening Rain opens at Soho Theatre Upstairs this evening, and runs until Saturday 10th December. Felix Scott’s barnstorming performance has been grabbing audiences in Exeter, New York, Salisbury, Bradford and Hull – now London audiences have the chance [...]

Matilda The Musical – Now booking until 21 October 2012

5. December 2011

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Matilda The Musical – Now booking until 21 October 2012

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC’s production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL has extended its booking period to 21 Oct 2012 at the Cambridge Theatre, London. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin. Children and [...]

Sharon Gless: A Round Heeled Woman at Aldwych Theatre

24. November 2011

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Sharon Gless: A Round Heeled Woman at Aldwych Theatre

Take a feisty, funny unforgettable journey of love, sex, heartache and laughter with multi-award-winning actress Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey, Queer as Folk, Burn Notice) in A ROUND HEELED WOMAN, the sparkling adaptation of Jane Juska’s best-selling novel chronicling the real-life adventures she experienced after placing a rather unusual ad in the New York Review [...]

TOP HAT West End Transfer to the Aldwych Theatre with Tom Chambers & Summer Strallen

17. November 2011

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TOP HAT West End Transfer to the Aldwych Theatre with Tom Chambers & Summer Strallen

Top Hat at the Aldwych Theatre from 19 April 2012, music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin and based on RKO’s Motion Picture adapted for the stage by Matthew White & Howard Jacques. It’s time to ‘put on your top hat and brush off your tails’ Seventy-seven years after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers lit up Hollywood’s silver screen [...]

Phantom Of The Opera – Now booking until October 2012

10. November 2011

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Phantom Of The Opera – Now booking until October 2012

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ‘THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL’ NOW BOOKING UNTIL OCTOBER 2012 Fresh from celebrating its 25th Anniversary with three sell-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 10,000 performances. Now booking until October 2012, Andrew [...]

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Joking Apart by Alan Ayckbourn at The Union Theatre

The Joy of Sketch: Time Out and Pleasance’s gourmet guide to sketch comedy at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue

X Factor contestant Terry Winstanley to Join Dreamboats and Petticoats

Zach Braff UK debut in All New People at the Duke of York’s Theatre

American Anthems: The Spectacular Rock Musical on UK TOUR with John Parr

The Maddening Rain at Soho Theatre

Matilda The Musical – Now booking until 21 October 2012

Sharon Gless: A Round Heeled Woman at Aldwych Theatre

TOP HAT West End Transfer to the Aldwych Theatre with Tom Chambers & Summer Strallen

Phantom Of The Opera – Now booking until October 2012

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